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Apple is planning to turn your iPhone into a ‘CarKey’

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Feb 6, 2020, 16:43 IST

NEW DELHI: Apple has released the first beta version of iOS 13.4 for developers and now an online report suggests that soon a new feature will be coming to iPhones. As reported by 9to5Mac, Apple is planning to turn your iPhone into a car key. According to 9to5Mac, the iOS 13.4 beta version consist of references to a CarKey. This means that Apple could be working on a feature for iPhones and Apple Watch using which you can lock, unlock and start a car. As per the system's internal files, users will be able to use CarKey in NFC compatible cames. They just have to hold the device near the vehicle in order to use it as a key. The report also adds that it will not be necessary to authenticate using a Face ID like what happens in Express Transit Cards. This also means that the feature will work even if your Apple Watch or iPhone is out of battery. The paring process will be done via the Wallet app and after that, it will also be necessary to have the car manufacturer's app in order to complete the setup. Users just have to place the iPhone on the top of the NFC reader in the car at the time of the initial process. Once done the CarKey will then be available in the Wallet app. After that, it can also be easily added to the Apple Watch. Another interesting thing to note is that users can also share this CarKey with other people such as family members.